Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos from Leyland was killed in the Manchester bomb attack, Lancashire County Council has said.

Saffie Rose Roussos had been at the Ariana Grande concert with her mum Lisa Roussos and sister Ashlee Bromwich when the explosion happened in the foyer of Manchester Arena, the Southport Visitor reports.

Ambulance services have said that 12 children have been seriously injured in the blast, which has left 22 dead.

Chris Upton, Headteacher at Tarleton Community Primary School, said: “News of Saffie’s death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to all of us and I would like to send our deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.

“The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking.

“Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word.

Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, who died in the Manchester bomb attack

"She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly.

“Saffie was quiet and unassuming with a creative flair.

“Our focus is now on helping pupils and staff cope with this shocking news and we have called in specialist support from Lancashire County Council to help us do that.

“We are a tight-knit school and wider community and will give each other the support that we need at this difficult time.”

One of the victims was named this morning as Georgina Callander, 18, from Lancashire.

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Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, spoke of its “enormous sadness” after hearing that the student died as a result of the blast at the Ariana Grande concert.

A spokesman said in a statement the young girl was on the second year of her health and social care course, and was a former student at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy.

Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, who died in the Manchester bomb attack (Image: PA)

“Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss,” the college said.

“We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team.”

Following the news of her death, former Grange Hill actor Once Upon A Time actor Sean Maguire tweeted to say he had “just met” Georgina in April.